2026 Pensions Conference: A shared pensions legacy - Episode 162

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The episode discusses the challenges and potential reforms in the pensions system to ensure it works for all generations.

Pensions policy shapes outcomes across generations. In this episode of Hymans Robertson On…, our panel explore how we can build a system that works for everyone. They discuss the pressures facing both public and private pensions, from the rising cost of the state pension to the shift from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC), which has moved risk onto younger savers. The potential for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes is also explored. The conversation looks at whether meaningful change is possible, including how automatic enrolment could evolve and how policy might better support financial resilience, while improving retirement adequacy. They close by challenging whether the current system works for everyone, highlighting gaps for part-time workers and the self-employed, and the need for a more inclusive approach to pension design. Hymans Robertson disclaimer This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information…

People in this episode

Host: Hymans Robertson

Topics covered

• pensions policy
• financial resilience
• retirement adequacy
• collective defined contribution
• automatic enrolment
• inclusive pension design

Keywords

• pensions
• financial policy
• retirement
• defined benefit
• defined contribution
• CDC schemes
• automatic enrolment
• self-employed
• part-time workers

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Organizations: Hymans Robertson LLP

Places: UK

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